History
PGA National Golf Club - In 1963, legendary Florida developer John D. MacArthur and the PGA of America teamed up with golf course architects Dick Wilson and Joe Lee to design a championship-caliber golf facility. Over the next ten years, BallenIsles, then called PGA National Golf Club hosted numerous major tournaments like the PGA Championship and PGA Seniors Championship and was home for the Professional Golfers' Association of America. The Club also was the playing site for the original PGA TOUR Qualifying School and held the inaugural PGA Merchandise Show. JDM Country Club - When the MacArthur/PGA of America agreement expired in 1973, the Club was renamed the JDM Country Club for John D. MacArthur. In 1988 the property was renamed BallenIsles Country Club, A multi-year and multi million dollar plan to develop a private country club community was unveiled. Since the early 2000's, BallenIsles Country Club has been consistently ranked as one of the Top 100 Clubs in America.
Specialties
Welcome to BallenIsles, an exceptional private club community in the heart of the Palm Beaches offering a superior member experience honored for 5 years in a row by the Distinguished Club Award. Renowned for its superb level of service, BallenIsles features a newly-renovated 115,000 square foot Grand Clubhouse, three championship golf courses and a 62,000 square foot Sports Complex which includes a fabulous spa and salon, fitness center, world-class tennis facilities and resort-style swimming pool. Our six dining areas are noted for their variety of offerings, from casual to exceptional cuisine.